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ohthatkelli's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This banned book for all ages js incredible. If you are on the fence about reading it, read it. Read it for yourself, read it with your family. This book was banned because Red Oak (the narrator) uses all pronouns. Guess what?! Biologically Red Oaks have both male and female parts. It’s a beautiful thing and incredibly good for the environment.
I also found myself laughing quite a bit at this clever book. Loved the characters. It’s a quick read for all ages.
I also found myself laughing quite a bit at this clever book. Loved the characters. It’s a quick read for all ages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
jeanaquinlan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a sweet little book to read. The illustrations are adorable, and it has an important message for kids (to be fair, for anyone) to read, especially in today’s polarized times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Islamophobia
rieviolet's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A very sweet and hopeful story lightly tackling important themes of acceptance and racism/xenophobia that are always relevant but especially in the current sociopolitical climate.
I liked how the author made the animals and plants come to life as characters. I also appreciated the humor peppered here and there.
On a side note, I found the story of Maeve really interesting, I'd happily read an entire novel expanding on it.
I liked how the author made the animals and plants come to life as characters. I also appreciated the humor peppered here and there.
On a side note, I found the story of Maeve really interesting, I'd happily read an entire novel expanding on it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia
Minor: Bullying, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment